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HLS Tax Law is a specialist tax law firm based in Brisbane, committed to helping businesses, individuals, and advisers across Queensland, Australia, and internationally solve their tax problems.

14/07/2026

The final webinar in our 2026 Budget Reforms series looks at the proposed new Division 119 tax on capital gains, including when it applies, how it interacts with indexation and the CGT discount, and which taxpayers and structures are likely to be most affected.

Just one week to go – register now: https://hlstaxlaw.com.au/webinars-and-events/

01/07/2026

From 1 July 2027, negative gearing will be a thing of the past for residential dwellings, with a couple of key exceptions and caveats. This complimentary webinar unpacks the quarantining rules and their interaction with the new CGT framework.

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We hope you can join us!

08/06/2026

Complimentary 3-part webinar series:
2026 Budget Reforms: Navigating the New Tax Landscape

Fletch and Sarah are breaking down the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 across 3 webinars:
• CGT changes (including the 50% discount)
• Negative gearing rules
• The new 30% minimum tax on capital gains

Each session is practical, built around case studies and designed to give you a working understanding of the Bill.

Register here: https://hlstaxlaw.com.au/webinars-and-events/

03/06/2026

Two weeks on from the 2026 Federal Budget, Fletch and Sarah are back to unpack the draft legislation and explanatory memorandum that have already hit Parliament.

In this episode, we work through three of the proposed tax reforms in more detail: the removal of the 50% CGT general discount (with its asterisks and carve-outs); the quarantining of negative gearing losses on certain residential dwellings; and the new Division 119 minimum 30% tax on capital gains. We also look at what's still left to ministerial discretion — including what will qualify as a "new residential dwelling" — and what that means for advisers trying to give practical guidance right now.

We're also hosting a 3-part webinar series covering each of these topics in depth — follow us for more information.

Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QAKFPpvyIUM1Y7qEbTEwa?si=d444ccb110a84654

28/05/2026

We're proud to share that HLS Tax Law has been recognised as a Tier 1 Tax Law firm in Brisbane in the 2027 Best Law Firms™ – Australia rankings.

This follows a strong April for the firm, with principal Fletch Heinemann recognised in Best Lawyers® Australia and lawyer Hannah Bobby named in the Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch list.

To our clients, referrers, and colleagues — thank you. Read more about this year's winners here: https://hlstaxlaw.com.au/hls-tax-law-named-a-tier-1-tax-law-firm-in-the-2027-best-law-firms-australia-awards/

13/05/2026

The 2026 Federal Budget dropped last night, and we’re excited to put some tax measures into the Tax Archives.

In this episode of Tax Archives, Fletch Heinemann and Sarah Lancaster discuss the major tax announcements in the budget - the 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts, changes to the CGT discount, and the negative gearing reforms.

Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wQObg7hpIQrPAODT6eSsc?si=beb9f5563c4840ff

29/04/2025

The good news keeps rolling in!

HLS Tax Law principal Sarah Lancaster has been shortlisted for Taxation Partner of the Year at the 2025 Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards.

Congratulations, Sarah! We are so proud!

Read more here: https://hlstaxlaw.com.au/sarah-lancaster-shortlisted-for-2025-taxation-partner-of-the-year-award/

27/04/2025

HLS Tax Law principal Fletch Heinemann has been recognised in The Best Lawyers of Australia Awards for 2026—his 12th consecutive year. Fletch has been recognised as a leader in the categories Tax Law and Customs and Excise Law.

Read more here: https://hlstaxlaw.com.au/fletch-heinemann-recognised-in-the-best-lawyers-in-australia-awards-for-2026/

09/04/2025

If you're living or working overseas, you could still be considered an Australian resident for tax purposes.

In this article, we set out the most common mistakes to watch out for >>> https://hlstaxlaw.com.au/do-i-reside-in-australia-for-tax-purposes/

03/02/2025

Introducing HLS Tax Law – your tax law experts.

We are a specialist tax law firm, dedicated to helping businesses, individuals, and advisers solve their tax problems. Based in Brisbane, we help clients across Queensland, Australia, and internationally with their Australian tax issues.

Follow our page for firm updates, tax law insights, and the latest episodes of TaxLand with Fletch and Sarah.

Address

477 Boundary Street
Brisbane, QLD
4000

Telephone

+61734969160

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https://www.hlstaxlaw.com.au/, https://open.spotify.com/show/60sCZnllaDzC4DsGttjDH4?si=88e12258e8194edc

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